Roman Willi is an award-winning wildlife filmmaker and photographer from Lucerne, Switzerland. He holds a Bachelor of Science (FHGR & BFH) in Media Engineering, specializing in film and animation.
Before becoming self-employed in 2022 and establishing WildReach Productions Ltd. in early 2024, he spent several years as a shooting director, crafting commercials and corporate films. Today, he develops independent wildlife documentaries and photography projects while collaborating with NGOs and production companies worldwide. He also hosts exhibitions, delivers talks, and leads workshops, sharing his expertise and passion for natural history and conservation storytelling.
His wildlife photography has earned international acclaim, with multiple awards—including two Highly Commended honors at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. His work has been featured on National Geographic and BBC.
His debut documentary, KALU – Growing Up Wild (2023), was followed by Sandcastle – The Secret Life of Potter Wasps (2024) and Heart of the Osa (2024), all of which have received recognition at film festivals worldwide. In early 2025, he released his latest short film, The Leap Beneath, narrated by Coyote Peterson of Brave Wilderness.
Currently, Roman is working as a cinematographer on several feature documentaries for broadcast, further solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in wildlife storytelling.
More of his work can be seen on his website.
